Medical Laboratory Assistant in Cellular Pathology

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our UKAS accredited, diagnostic Cellular Pathology department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual who

• shares our values
• are passionate about their work,
• has a keen attention to detail,
• can work both individually and as part of a team.

If you are successful our friendly team will encourage and support your ongoing development.  Knowledge of histopathology laboratory procedures and practice, excellent IT skills, experience with laboratory computer systems and working with a quality management system would be an advantage.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have a good standard of general education  and good interpersonal skills. They will also need to have a flexible approach to the service, be able to multi task, be self motivated and work well under pressure using their own initiative.

The post holders  will also be willing to undertake local training and qualifications relevant to the post.

The main duties include:

Supporting the Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in the day to day operation and maintenance of the cellular pathology laboratory premises and equipment.

Support the diagnostic services of the department, ensuring the department meets or exceeds both local and nationally agreed standards of service delivery. The post holders will support the laboratory in maintaining quality accreditation.

The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team where appropriate liaising with laboratory staff, medical staff and other hospital staff, users,  and other external contacts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.